Student Assistant for the Department of Finance (Work Study and Non-Work Study)

University of Texas at Austin; United States; On-site; USD 15,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin's Red McCombs School of Business seeks a Student Assistant for the Department of Finance to provide front office and administrative support on the UT Main Campus.

The position is 19 hours per week, non-exempt, starting immediately and continuing through May 15, 2027, with standard business hours Monday–Friday.

Responsibilities include document handling, electronic filing, operations support, and assisting with AI/LLM driven process improvements.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Current UT Austin student enrolled in at least 6 credit hours.
• Strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience using computers, printers, and scanners.

Responsibilities

• Provide front office and administrative support for the Department of Finance.
• Copying, organizing documents, and electronic filing.
• Assist with departmental operations and special projects.
• Support process-improvement initiatives using AI/LLM tools to streamline workflows and draft documents.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Experience using computers, printers,

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Student Assistant for the Department of Finance (Work Study and Non-Work Study)

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Hiring Department:

Red McCombs School of Business

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

19

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt from FLSA

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until May 15, 2027

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

Position Summary

The Department of Finance is seeking a Student Assistant to provide front office and administrative support. Responsibilities include copying, organizing documents, electronic filing, and assisting with departmental operations and special projects as assigned. This role will also support process improvement initiatives that use AI and large language model (LLM) tools, such as streamlining administrative workflows, drafting and refining documents, and identifying opportunities to automate routine tasks.

Required Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States
• Current UT Austin student enrolled in at least 6 credit hours
• Strong communication skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience using computers, printers, and scanners

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of general administrative duties
• Familiarity with AI/LLM tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot) and interest in applying them to improve administrative processes
• Comfort learning new software and digital workflow tools

Working Conditions

• Standard office environment
• Regular business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM)
• Repetitive keyboard use
• Schedule to be determined with supervisor

Application Materials Required

• Resume
• Letter of Interest/Cover Letter
• Three work references (at least one supervisor reference)

Employment Eligibility:

Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Retirement Plan Eligibility:

Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees/ applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.